Waveshare 5.83 inch E-Ink E-Paper with HAT is a 648 x 480 black-and-white e-paper display kit built around the Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO HAT format. It is designed for Raspberry Pi series boards, Jetson Nano, Arduino, STM32, and other SPI-capable controllers, making it a practical choice for electronic shelf labels, smart price tags, conference badges, asset tags, and low-power information panels.

Compared with a raw e-paper panel, this HAT version is much easier to evaluate and integrate because it already includes the e-Paper Driver HAT, standard 40PIN GPIO support, onboard voltage translation for 3.3V / 5V MCUs, and an SPI control interface. Waveshare provides the official 5.83 inch e-Paper HAT wiki, the detailed display specification PDF, and the official demo code package for development reference.

Features

• 5.83 inch e-paper HAT for Raspberry Pi with a standard 40PIN GPIO header.
• 648 x 480 resolution for readable labels, dashboards, name tags, and status displays.
• Black / White reflective display with paper-like readability under ambient light.
• No backlight, with the last image retained after power-off.
• SPI interface for use with Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Arduino, STM32, and other controllers.
• Onboard voltage translator compatible with both 3.3V and 5V MCUs.
• Low power consumption for battery-conscious and always-visible display applications.

Specifications

Applications

• Electronic shelf labels for retail information and pricing projects.
• Smart price tags for low-power display systems.
• Conference badges and name tags with clear paper-like readability.
• Asset and equipment tags for status and identification display.
• Low-power information panels for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, and embedded controller projects.

Packing List

• 5.83 inch e-Paper x1
• e-Paper Driver HAT x1
• RPi screws pack (2pcs) x1
• GH1.25 9PIN cable ~20cm x1

Other Content

This SKU is a display plus HAT kit, which makes it easier to prototype than a raw panel or a loose driver board. It is especially practical when you want a ready-to-use e-paper setup for Raspberry Pi or other SPI-capable development platforms.

The combination of a standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header, onboard SPI control interface, and ultra-low-power reflective display makes it suitable for information terminals, smart labels, equipment indicators, and embedded dashboards that need to keep content visible without constant power draw.

Resources

• Waveshare wiki
• Waveshare specification PDF
• Waveshare demo code package
• Waveshare e-Paper Driver HAT wiki

FAQ

Is this a raw display or a HAT kit?

This SKU is a 5.83 inch display plus e-Paper Driver HAT kit, so it is easier to prototype with than a raw display panel.

Which platforms is it best suited for?

It is especially suitable for Raspberry Pi series boards and Jetson Nano, while also supporting SPI-based use with Arduino, STM32, and other controllers.

Does it need continuous power to keep the image visible?

No. Like other e-paper displays, it retains the last image after power-off, with power mainly needed during refresh.

What kinds of projects is it best for?

It is a strong fit for price tags, shelf labels, badges, asset tags, and low-power information panels that benefit from static image retention.